Whether it’s with unique serving platters, “poufs” of cloth to simulate clouds, or gravity-defying displays, club and resort properties are expanding their array of tabletop tools and techniques to create signature atmospheres in their restaurant and event venues. Floor-to-ceiling windows make golf course views a stunning backdrop for creative tabletop designs at Fairway One, which…
Well-Equipped for Success
A boost from new management under Troon Privé has added to the culinary momentum driven by Executive Chef Denise Caurdy-O’Connor at Knollwood CC.
Simple Lemon Vinaigrette
Submitted by Denise M. Caurdy-O’Connor, Executive Chef, Knollwood Country Club, West Bloomfield, Mich.
Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad
Submitted by Denise M. Caurdy-O’Connor, Executive Chef, Knollwood Country Club, West Bloomfield, Mich.
Spicy, Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower
Submitted by Denise M. Caurdy-O’Connor, Executive Chef, Knollwood Country Club, West Bloomfield, Mich.
Knollwood CC Reopens After Renovation
The Elmsford, N.Y., property has reopened for member and guest play after completing the final phase of the restoration project, which included changes to bunker locations and bunker reshaping, tree removal, and fairway/target-line updates. Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford, N.Y., recently reopened for member and guest play after completing the final phase of an extensive…
Ten Troon Facilities to Host Drive, Chip and Putt Championships
The Troon properties in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, New York and Wyoming were selected to host local or sub-regional qualifying events for the championship, which is a complimentary youth golf development initiative in which the top 80 performers will earn an invitation to the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club on the eve of the 2018 Masters Tournament.
Knollwood CC Restoration Nears Completion
The Elmsford, N.Y., property’s golf course is in the final phase of a major renovation and is expected to be complete in the spring. The club began working on the plan for the restoration in 2010, with work continuing intermittently since 2011. The final phase is focusing on bunker location and reshaping, tree removal and fairway changes.
Giving Events a Shot of Excitement
Combined golf-and-fishing competitions, “deck putting,” and tournaments with twists and attractions geared to charitable causes and special tributes are just some of the ways clubs and courses now seek to avoid having too much of the “same old, same old” on their annual calendars.
Troon to Manage Knollwood CC
The Elmsford, N.Y., club was founded in 1894, with the original golf course designed by Lawrence Van Etten, followed by a redesign by A.W. Tillinghast and Seth Raynor in 1926. The property includes a clubhouse with three dining spaces, fitness center, and swimming pool complex.
Residents Upset About Fence at Knollwood CC
The ClubCorp-owned property in Granger, Ind., entered into an agreement with the county to create bike paths, and the owner opted to install a fence. Homeowners are upset because they say they were not consulted on the matter, and that the fence is not in keeping with covenants.
Fitness Through the Ages
For clubs with diverse demographics, age-specific fitness programming can mean the difference between an empty fitness center and healthy, active members across the board.